Young Marine Matthew Parker sang the National Anthem at the start of the Birthday Ball. Parker was recently promoted to the rank of corporal.
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The Young Marines Color Guard, from left: PFC Jaden Galayda; GySgt. Mallory Valentine; LCpl. Molly Brady-Bishop and PFC Gabriel Shannon.
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Gabriel Shannon was recently promoted to private first class, an achievement celebrated during the Washington County YM’s birthday ball.
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Molly Brady-Bishop celebrates her promotion to lance corporal. Brady-Bishop was named Washington County Young Marine’s Young Marine of the Year.
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Young Marine Coltin Farmer was recently graduated to the rank of private.
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Guests in attendance at the Washington County Young Marine’s program birthday bash included, from left: County commissioner Larry Maggi; Washington County Sheriff Anthony Andronas; Retired USMC, Master Sgt. Donald L. Bailey, unit commander, WCYM; and Cecil Township police Chief Shawn Bukovinsky.
The Washington County Young Marines program turned 63 years young recently, an occasion commemorated with member milestone recognitions during dinner at Julian’s Banquet and Catering Facility.
Among the guests of honor were Gens. Steven Johnson and David Papak. County Commissioner Larry Maggi served as master of ceremonies, and the Keystone Young Marines of Castle Shannon presented the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action table.
Young Marine Matthew Parker, recently promoted to corporal, opened the Birthday Ball with a singing of the national anthem. Retired 1st Sgt. Angelo Lettiere delivered the guest speech.
Young Marine achievements were recognized during the ball, including Gabriel Shannon’s recent promotion to private first class and Coltin Farmer’s graduation to Pvt. Farmer. LCpl. Molly Brady-Bishop was awarded Young Marine of the Year.
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